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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have released utility player Whit Merrifield and recalled Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced the move ahead of a game against the Oakland Athletics. . The Phillies owe Merrifield $3,010,753 remaining of his $7 million salary plus a $1 million buyout of his 2025 team option. Merrifield made starts in left field and at second and third base. He batted .199 with 11 RBIs and 21 runs. Wilson arrives for a second stint with the Phillies this season. The 29-year-old made his season debut on June 9 against the New York Mets at London.
